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  "slug": "connecticut-style-vegan-lobster-roll",
  "title": "Connecticut-Style Warm Buttered Lobster Roll",
  "description": "Warm butter-dressed vegan lobster in toasted buns.",
  "category": "Main dishes",
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  "recipeYield": "4 generous rolls",
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    "4 generous rolls",
    "Main dishes"
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  "ingredients": [
    "1 pound vegan lobster pieces",
    "½ stick vegan butter (4 tablespoons)",
    "1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice",
    "¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)",
    "¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)",
    "Black pepper to taste",
    "4 New England-style split-top hot dog buns",
    "1–2 additional tablespoons vegan butter for toasting buns",
    "Fresh parsley, optional"
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  "instructions": [
    "Prepare the vegan lobster according to its package directions, if it requires cooking.",
    "Melt 4 tablespoons vegan butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.",
    "Add lobster pieces and gently toss in the melted butter until heated through. Avoid overcooking.",
    "Add lemon juice, black pepper and optional garlic powder or paprika.",
    "In a separate skillet, lightly butter the outside of the split-top buns and toast until golden brown.",
    "Fill each warm bun generously with the buttered lobster.",
    "Spoon a little of the remaining melted butter over the filling.",
    "Serve immediately with lemon wedges."
  ],
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  "notes": [
    "Cook prepared vegan lobster according to package if necessary.",
    "Double for 8 generous rolls with approximately 2 pounds vegan lobster; source suggests 2½ pounds for 10 rolls."
  ],
  "servingSuggestions": [
    "Potato wedges or fries, corn and garden salad."
  ],
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